Audience Acclaimed Shows (NYC Reviews) (42)

A list of shows on Broadway and beyond that are top rated by Show-Score members!

With an excellent score of 86+, these shows have been certified Audience Acclaimed by Show-Score members, representing the top theatre shows in and around New York City.

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre shows! Read New York Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the theatre shows running in New York City right now!

96
Must See!
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

95
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A new musical about two obsolete Helperbots discovering love and adventure in Seoul.

95
Must See!
322 Reviews
Ends Apr 29
NYC: Gramercy

Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s adaptation of the hit novel. Performed in Spanish with English supertitles

94
Must See!
24K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.

94
Must See!
130 Reviews
Ends May 11
NYC: West Village

Andrew Scott embodies multiple characters in this reimagining of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.

93
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A hilarious musical about frenemies revived by a magical potion.

93
Must See!
386 Reviews
Ends Jul 2025
NYC: Midtown W

The Jasper family face secrets and a reckoning when Nazareth returns home.

92
Must See!
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

92
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A new musical about the New York Dream, with both new music and the classic songs of Alicia Keys.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This new musical revives the timeless tale of struggle and brotherhood in 1967 Tulsa.

91
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Featuring Michael Jackson's greatest hits and a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage.

91
Must See!
179 Reviews
Ends May 11
NYC: Midtown W

A heartwarming, hilarious look at a mother and son's bond spanning five decades.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Milo Manheim and Elizabeth Gillies.

91
Must See!
4K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical, this is a new twist on the classic Greek myth.

90
Excellent
153 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Harlem

A mesmerizing blend of acrobatics and magic inspired by the vibrant culture of Mexico.

90
Excellent
4K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A brand new musical that imagines a new life for Juliet after Romeo, scored to iconic pop hits.

90
Excellent
136 Reviews
Ends Feb 2026
NYC: Midtown W

In 1943, a stolen corpse helps the Allies turn the tide of WWII in this hilarious spy caper.

90
Excellent
12K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Two teenage missionaries are sent to Africa to spread the word of Jesus Christ. What could go wrong?

90
Excellent
110 Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
NYC: Upper W Side

Puccini's classic tale of young love, featuring brilliant casts and captivating performances.

90
Excellent
78 Reviews
Ends Apr 06
NYC: Brooklyn

Paul Mescal will star in a new revival of A Streetcar Named Desire off Broadway.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

The Kit Kat Club opens with a fresh take on Kander & Ebb's landmark musical.

90
Excellent
224 Reviews
Ends May 18
NYC: Midtown W

College roommates face deadlines, pressure, and unraveling friendships.

89
Excellent
4K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Harry Potter is all grown up in this Tony-winner that brings the magic of the books alive on stage.

89
Excellent
626 Reviews
Ends Apr 27
NYC: Midtown W

After a bitter split, fishy queen Alexis Gilmore opened her club, The Fishtank, while glamourpuss...